'7 Days' Review: A Lousy First Date Gets a COVID-19-Enforced Do-Over
'7 Days' Review: A Lousy First Date Gets a COVID-19-Enforced Do-Over
Stars Karan Roni and Geraldine Viswanathan inject the right dose of sweet (anti) chemistry in this arranged-marriage romantic comedy.
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Running time: Running time: 86 MIN.
Courtesy of Tribeca Festival
Turns out love and hookup seekers aren’t the only ones who fib online. In the winning indie rom-com “7 Days,” two mothers gin up glowing profiles for their children on an Indian marriage website. After a decidedly arid date at a drought-dried reservoir, Ravi and Rita wind up at her rental home. Each of them stands within feet of the other, on the phone reporting how brilliantly the date went to their inquisitive mothers. It comes as no surprise (romantic comedy or otherwise) that when Ravi meets Rita, the two realize quickly that maintaining those lies isn’t worth it. At least, keeping up the ruse between them isn’t sustainable.